Ryan Johansson: It was a no brainer to choose to play for Ireland

Johansson was born in Luxembourg but qualifies for Sweden through his father and Ireland through his mother.

RELIEVED: Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny will have the services of Ryan Johansson who has declared for Ireland. Picture: PA Wire

Ryan Johansson has said that he "feels amazing" to finally be able to declare his international allegiance to the Republic of Ireland.

Johansson, who is currently with Sevilla Atletico, the B team of La Liga side Sevilla, was born in Luxembourg but qualifies for Sweden through his father and Ireland through his mother.